It's summertime, and here at The New Victory we're busy getting ready for our upcoming season. All summer long, we're offering fun Summer Field Guides for you to celebrate being a kid in New York. Get inspired by the activities below and start getting in the mood for the shows to come!

In this issue, we celebrate Pandemonium Day on July 14th.

July 14th – Pandemonium Day

Who is Puck? Why, he's the knavish sprite and friend of fairies who makes mischief in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. July 14th is a holiday after Puck's own heart: Pandemonium Day! Here are some cheeky games to amuse you and befuddle those you love.

Silly Love Poem Mad Lib

In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Puck plays tricks on people in love. Foil Cupid as Puck might—fill out this silly Mad Lib love poem and recite it to your dearest of dears.

Shall I compare thee to (1)___________?
Thou art more lovely and more (2)___________:
(3)___________ I think on thee, and then my state,
Like the (4)___________ at break of day (5)___________
From the sullen earth, sings (6)___________ at (7)___________ gate.
You are my (8)___________ (9)___________, my (10)___________ (11)___________.
You’re great!

Peculiar Pairings
Surprise your family with a strange snack. Draw a line between the foods you think would make the most intriguing combination, and then convince others of your culinary genius. Pickles and popcorn? Delicious!

When you get dressed in the morning, mix and un-match! Wear stripes with polka dots, plaids with prints and unmatched socks, or shake up the seasons with mittens and a bathing suit. This is New York—avant-garde is always en vogue!

Once you're dressed to impress, get out there and turn some heads. And be sure to share your eccentric ensemble with us on Instagram @NewVictoryTheater, or on Twitter @NewVictory. #Pandemonium

Save the date! Later this year, in October and November, Cape Town's Isango Ensemble presents its South Africa-inspired rendition of Benjamin Britten's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the New Vic. Join us!

It's summertime, and here at The New Victory we're busy getting ready for our upcoming season. All summer long, we're offering fun Summer Field Guides for you to celebrate being a kid in New York. Get inspired by the activities below and start getting in the mood for the shows to come!

In this issue, we celebrate Teddy Bear Picnic Day on July 10th.

July 10th – Teddy Bear Picnic Day

In Margery Williams' The Velveteen Rabbit, a little boy's stuffed animal longs to become real. Do you believe in make-believe? Now's the time to start! July 10th is Teddy Bear Picnic Day, which makes this the perfect weekend to take your favorite stuffed animal on an outdoor lunchtime adventure.

Design an invitation

If you want your stuffed animals to come along, you have to invite them! All the best picnics have thoughtful invitations. Here's an example that you can embellish and fill in, or you can design your own! Stuffed animals especially like it when you draw pictures of them.

Click here to download a larger, printable version of this invitation.

Pick your spot

Here are some of our favorite picnic spots in New York. Where's yours? Mark it on the map! Can't see the map? Try this. Or check out this list from Time Out New York.

Plan a menu

What are you going to eat on this picnic? What does your favorite stuffed animal like to eat? Carrots? Honeycomb? Maybe some animal crackers could join in the fun!

Let your picnic be the envy of all! Snap a photo with your stuffed animal and share it with us on Instagram @NewVictoryTheater, or on Twitter @NewVictory. #TeddyBearPicnic
Mark your calendars! In January 2016, London's Unicorn Theatre presents its charming adaptation of THE VELVETEEN RABBIT at the New Vic. Don't miss it!

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